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Fredericton’s Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital gets $250 million in funding for an upgraded ICU

A new ICU unit in Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital will be welcomed this February.

Emma Murray
February 16, 2023

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Fredericton to Upgrade to Hybrid Busses

Fredericton is not the first city in Canada (or even New Brunswick) to adopt a hybrid fleet. In Saint John, the first hybrid buses took to the streets in July, and the City of Saint John also leased six fully electric, smaller buses.

Sophia Cohen
February 16, 2023

news Student Issues

Students Living in Residence Frustrated with Exam Season Move-out Deadlines

“We need to focus on the exams“

Anonymous
February 7, 2023

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UNB Recieves Funding for New Spatial Computing Lab

The creation of SPECTRAL displays UNB’s desire to innovate in aerospace technology and incentivize the growth of local businesses.

Sophia Cohen
February 7, 2023

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Discrimination in New Brunswick Hockey

This year, Hockey New Brunswick (HNB) investigated 29 allegations of discrimination that occurred last year, resulting in 15 players being suspended for their discriminatory words and behaviour. An upheaval of the stereotypically toxic masculine hockey culture in not only the…

Anonymous
December 12, 2022

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Bruce Fitch’s Concerning “Squeamishness”

The “squeamishness” of the Minister aside, reporters questioned whether the bill would cover out-of-hospital surgical abortions.

Anonymous
December 12, 2022

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“Like Water Off a Duck’s Back”: Sussex Drag Show Continues Despite Disapproving Letter

A leaked letter from June 2022 signed by local businesses to the Sussex City Council and mayor outlined their outrage at an “all ages drag show” to be featured in the city’s “Diversifest” event.

Aidan Keenan
December 12, 2022

Local Business

“The World Will Catch Up:” The Dandy Paint Lounge

A true hidden gem in Fredericton’s Tannery, the Dandy Paint Lounge is a wonderful place to spend a few hours stretching your creative muscles.

Aidan Keenan
December 12, 2022

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New Brunswick Government Refuses to Release Documentation Behind New $32 million Prison

The government’s withholding of documents has been a point of contention with the general public, experts, and politicians alike.

Sophia Cohen
December 12, 2022

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Higgs’ Disregard for Minority Rights Results in Protest

The alliance between the Wolastoqiyik, Mi’kmaq, and Acadian peoples which dates back to the 17th and 18th centuries was reinforced on Tuesday, October 25th when they joined forces in protest of Premier Higgs’ infringement on their respective language rights.

Emma Murray
November 21, 2022